• Director of Flight Operations

    Insight Global (Vandalia, OH)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is seeking a Director of Flight Operations to lead and oversee flight operations for a commercial aviation client. This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational safety, regulatory compliance, and performance excellence across the airline’s flight operations. The ideal candidate will have previous FAA 119 authority and extensive experience as a pilot and aviation leader.

     

    This person will act as a liaison between the client and the FAA, manage departmental safety initiatives, and oversee technical documentation and flight standards. They will collaborate with internal departments such as Maintenance, Training, and Operations Control to implement new procedures, equipment, and performance strategies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as this role involves supervising multiple teams, briefing executives, and working closely with labor relations. Travel is required, and the candidate must meet FAA qualifications for Part 121 operations.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    Required FAA 119 authority.

     

    ATP-certified pilot with: 5–8 years of experience.

     

    3 years as PIC under Part 135 or 121.

     

    Bachelor’s degree.

     

    Airline management or instructing experience.

     

    Strong understanding of aviation safety, FARs, and operations specs.